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ST RAM upgrade

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Can anybody tell me the best/easiest/best looking ;) RAM upgrade for ST (not F)? 2+ MB if possible
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damanloox wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:14 pm Can anybody tell me the best/easiest/best looking ;) RAM upgrade for ST (not F)? 2+ MB if possible

https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewt ... f=15&t=267
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FYI I have a Marpet style MMU+Shifter SIMM adaptor upgrade in my 520ST like this:
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I have to say, it's a snug fit, but was the only way to get the machine working easily, because there were so many issues with the onboard RAM.

The upgrade exxos posted a link to is the much more modern equivalent of the Marpet, so I'd recommend you go for that.
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Actually still have a brand new boxed marpet still for sale . https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewt ... f=11&t=651
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/ All my hardware guides - mods - games - STOS
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
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People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
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